Johnny Depp turns 50: 'Pirates' star's career in pictures

The actor has been keeping a relatively low profile since 2011's The Rum Diary, appearing only in cameo and animated form last year, but his slate of upcoming projects looks more promising than it has in years.

Digital Spy takes a look back over Depp's CV, from scissor-hands to angora sweaters to golden teeth.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Depp got his less-than-auspicious break in the role of terrorised teen Glen, who's memorable only for being regurgitated into a blood geyser at the hands of Freddy Krueger, and for wearing a really ill-advised belly shirt.
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